Proudly founded by Dachshund Rescue Australia
World Dachshund Day is a global celebration bringing together dachshund lovers worldwide while supporting rescue efforts.
WHAT IT IS
From local meetups across Australia to a growing international movement,
World Dachshund Day connects communities globally through a shared love of dachshunds and bringing people together.
OUR PURPOSE
- Promote responsible dachshund ownership
- Raise awareness of the breed
- Support rescue and rehoming efforts
- Celebrating dachshunds worldwide
WHY JUNE 21?
World Dachshund Day is celebrated each year on June 21, symbolising the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere and the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere — uniting dachshund lovers around the world.
GET INVOLVED
Attend or organise an event
Share and raise awareness
Support through donations
Celebrate your dachshund
Hosting an event or meetup?
Contact us to share it with the community.
SUPPORT DACHSHUNDS IN NEED
SUPPORT DACHSHUNDS
IN NEED
Dachshund Rescue Australia relies on community support to continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dachshunds across the country.
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